Eben T. Rawls III

Eben T. Rawls III

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime ... +2 more

1011 E Morehead St., Suite 300, Charlotte, NC

About Eben

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 47 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo, P.L.L.C.

1011 E Morehead St., Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, 28204

Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo, PLLC

1011 E Morehead St Ste 300, Charlotte, NC, 28204-2893

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Eben T. Rawls III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Craig | September 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best defense lawyer in Charlotte

I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Eben Rawls to anyone in need of a lawyer for criminal defence. Mr Rawls not only understands the law he is also well respected in the court system in Charlotte. In addition to the legal aspect, Mr Rawls is a caring, understanding and compassionate man. I was ke...pt informed every step of the way with my case and Mr Rawls answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns. Mr Rawls was honest in his assessment of my case and made the law clear to me from the outset. I am forever grateful to Mr Rawls for representing me.

Posted by Nikki | April 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Eben works!

Eben did an excellent job handling my son’s case. His years of experience provided us with hope in a complicated case. Eben takes time out for his clients and understands how to unravel unique cases in order to get the most positive result possible. NT

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense

This man saved my life.

I recently got in trouble in Charlotte on a federal case for marijuana , which by itself is like a traffic ticket to MR Rawls. But when there is a gun involved, and me being a felon, the Feds picked up my case . I was facing a 25year sentence, because of 3/prior felony drug convictions. My life was o...ver , I knew the law and all the lawyers I spoke to confirmed my knowledge of the law I was going to have to take a plea cause once the Feds got you on gun and drugs together your taking a plea ,every lawyer told me the best they could do was 10 years on a good day. I couldn't understand , how I could be facing a possible life sentence , for a legal gun and some marijuauna plants. Then my sister was told by a neighbor of hers to contact Eben Rawls, when he first came to see me in mecklyenburg county jail ,I was sitting on a 60.000 dollar bail. He came in the visiting room and said first things first we got to get you out of here, he was very confident, he said when I get out of the jail to come see him, the next morning i was in front of a judge ,and Mr Rawls, had my bail reduced from 60.000 dollars to 1500.00 dollars, and the way he did it let me know that this is the lawyer I have to have. He went at that prosecution like a tiger, using bail reduction cases on similar charges in the past, the prosecution was finished they couldn't come up with any good argument to keep my bail at 60.000 dollars , 5:00 pm that night I was back home. Starting to feel like maybe this lawyer can help me, it was like he really cared , which I can tell you 5 years later never doing another day in jail or prison and with 4 years probation on the federal charge, he cares , he is straight forward ,he keeps you well informed , and he was very reasonable considering the severity of my case. The man put life back into my family , and from the moment I hired him I knew there was hope. The last time I saw Mr Rawls, I asked him (what would you do if there was no one getting in trouble you would be without work) he said to me ,he would rather it that way, that man is loaded with integrity. If you are reading this review, no need to look any father for legal representation. Trust this reveiw, I'm not saying that he will get you probation, what I am saying is he will give you the best legal representation you could ask for and you will have a life beyond your trouble ,. Again this man saved my life , because he cares about his clients. Call him if your reading this review. Thankyou MR RAWLS.

Posted by boyd | February 13, 2013 | Criminal Defense

eben rawls is an excellent criminal defense lawyer

Mr. Rawls is one of the best lawyers in Charlotte. He is excellent and I recommend him to anybody with a criminal charge, both state and federal. I was highly impressed with his skills when he represented me a few years back.

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Eben T. Rawls III's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Driscoll

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Eben. He is a compassionate and zealous advocate. He is the attorney that the best attorneys try to emulate."

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Richard Willstatter

Federal crime lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Eben Rawls is a very fine attorney whose good judgment and careful advice are invaluable to his clients. His clients are truly fortunate to have him as defense counsel."

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Janeen Hicks Pierre

Unknown lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Eben Rawls is one of the best defense attorneys for federal and state charges. He has over 30 years of experience and knows the criminal justice system extremely well. He genuinely cares about his clients and wants to see them succeed and to get past whatever current crisis they are in. I do not plan to get arrested but if I do I have Eben's cell phone number saved in my phone!!"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Eben. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Mark Foster

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kathleen Clary

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Board Certified Specialist Federal and State Criminal Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

2018

Best Lawyers in White Collar Criminal Defense, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Best Lawyers in America in Non-White Collar Criminal Defense, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Super Lawyers Award in Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Life Member

1997

Member of Criminal Specialization Committe, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Founding Partner, Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo, PLLC

Associations

2016 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Councilor 26th District (Charlotte)

1979 - Present

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

1979 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lifetime Member

1996 - 1996

Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Past Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v L.M.

Not Guilty

State of North Carolina v. H.B.

Not Guilty

U.S. v M.N.

Probation with early termination

U.S. v R.P.

Probation with early termination

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Education

1978

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Duke University

BA - Bachelor of Arts cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2018

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Ethics of On line Delivery of Legal Services

2017

Mecklenburg County Public Defender and court appointed attorneys Ethics seminar

Disciplinary Procedures of the State Bar

N/A

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers CLE

101 Ways to Survive the Practice of Criminal Law

N/A

Mountain Magic CLE

Criminal Defense - Soup to Nuts

N/A

Mecklenburg County Bar, CLE

Money Laundering and Cash Reporting Requirements

N/A

Mecklenburg County Bar, CLE

Professionalism

Publications

N/A

CLE Materials at speaking engagement 101 Ways to Survive the Practice of Criminal Law

N/A

CLE materials at speaking engagement Criminal Defense - Soup to Nuts

Languages

English

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